There's a party in every bite of this fiesta chicken dish. Let it spice up dinner tonight! If you're worried about the heat, simply reduce the amount of jalapenos. —Debbie Schaefer, Durand, Michigan
Southwest Smothered Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup fresh or frozen corn
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
1/4 cup pickled jalapeno slices
1/4 cup sour cream
Directions
Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle both sides with cumin and cayenne. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until no longer pink, 4-5 minutes on each side.
Meanwhile, combine corn and salsa; spoon over chicken. Top with cheese and jalapenos. Cover and cook until heated through and cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. Top each chicken breast with a dollop of sour cream.
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MaryJFisher
Feb 1, 2021
We did not care for this. We thought it was bland. I rated it a four because I did not add the jalapenos and that could have made the difference. Adding some garlic salt to the chicken would have made a big difference.
Marsha Howard
Jan 13, 2021
Due to time constraints, I put my chicken breasts in the oven at 400F for 30 minute. They were outstanding! Also served this with lettuce, tomato and avocado and grilled corn tortillas. YUM!
ktype
Mar 12, 2020
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1156cduke
Jul 10, 2015
This was a hit a my house!
dvierzen
Jul 28, 2014
Fantastic! This recipe was a lifesaver tonight. Quick and easy to make, and delicious, too! My only change was to add black beans.
MissGammy
May 8, 2013
This recipe was delicious!! I halved this recipe since it is just the two of us at home now. It was so good I wished I had made the whole recipe for leftovers. My husband absolutely loved it!! I used less corn and more cheese, we are cheese lovers. This recipe is a keeper.
onabudget
Mar 27, 2013
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Igraine32
Feb 7, 2013
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verdie1
Jan 17, 2013
This is an often requested recipe in our household of six. I pare it with crispy green beans and a light rice that I cook in chicken broth seasoned with a bit of cumin, garlic and onion powder and diced tomatoes.I have also used this "topping" on seasoned baked white fish instead of chicken
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We did not care for this. We thought it was bland. I rated it a four because I did not add the jalapenos and that could have made the difference. Adding some garlic salt to the chicken would have made a big difference.
Due to time constraints, I put my chicken breasts in the oven at 400F for 30 minute. They were outstanding! Also served this with lettuce, tomato and avocado and grilled corn tortillas. YUM!
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This was a hit a my house!
Fantastic! This recipe was a lifesaver tonight. Quick and easy to make, and delicious, too! My only change was to add black beans.
This recipe was delicious!! I halved this recipe since it is just the two of us at home now. It was so good I wished I had made the whole recipe for leftovers. My husband absolutely loved it!! I used less corn and more cheese, we are cheese lovers. This recipe is a keeper.
No comment left
No comment left
This is an often requested recipe in our household of six. I pare it with crispy green beans and a light rice that I cook in chicken broth seasoned with a bit of cumin, garlic and onion powder and diced tomatoes.I have also used this "topping" on seasoned baked white fish instead of chicken
No comment left